John Chilton School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–19157 pupils

Bengarth Road, UB5 5LDWebsite02082894790

Good157 pupilsAges 4–19EHCP

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Good2y ago

Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages4 - 19

Pupils157

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 19

Pupils157

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

157 / 160 (98%)

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sue Rademacher

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

14.6%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

14.6%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate14.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence51.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.3%

Permanent exclusion rate1.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support2.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans97.5%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty43 pupils (27%)

Severe Learning Difficulty43 pupils (27%)

Physical Disability31 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (9%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty11 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty9 pupils (6%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)21

Teaching assistants (FTE)34

Support staff (FTE)49

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils157

Free school meals53.5%

English as additional language61.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

Other23.6%

Black African15.9%

Indian12.1%

White Other10.2%

White British9.6%

Pakistani6.4%

Mixed Other5.1%

Asian Other4.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.5%

Black Caribbean1.9%

Black Other1.3%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

White Irish0.6%

Unclassified0.6%

Chinese0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£33,013

total expenditure per pupil

+£25,613 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£9,447

Support staff£10,282

Premises£1,749

Energy£511

Learning resources£1,623

Income per pupil£33,939

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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